As the host of Regional Spotlight on Classical MPR, I have long been committed to the rich and vibrant choral and instrumental traditions in Minnesota.

To highlight the wonderful music in our midst, I've selected accomplished regional artists with strong Holiday repertoire to showcase in Classical Minnesota Public Radio's 'Taste of the Holidays' series.

Last year, we featured local musicians in a holiday special broadcast on Classical MPR. It was such a success that this year we're doubling the pleasure by adding selections from the broadcast special with delicious recipes from Lynne Rossetto Kasper of American Public Media's The Splendid Table and mixing it all together in a CD.

And it's only available from MPR!

You can also catch selected artists from 'Taste of the Holidays' in a live Holiday concert at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul on December 10th.